Asia

Taiwanese culture is an intriguing tangle of traditional Chinese customs and Japanese sensibilities, permeated with an insatiable commercial drive. The epitome of all things Taiwan is its capital Taipei, a city so safe that you’d be wise to worry more about the weather than your wallet. While you may leave your laptop unattended in a […]

On the edge of the tropics, east of China and southwest of Japan, the small island of Taiwan drips with promise – and a fair bit of traveler sweat. In the capital city of Taipei, the four seasons blur into two, and the calendar shifts to lunar logic. It’s humid and hot much of the

Traveling in Taiwan is generally a joy for the budget-conscious, but the capital city of Taipei can test your ability to tour cheaply if you don’t know where to look. Granted, public transportation is affordable, as is the street food you’ll find at every turn, but the main attractions tend to come with higher price

Taipei is a vibrant city full of world-class attractions and an incredible food scene – all of which are easy to get to because its transport connections are excellent and reasonably priced. Accessible routes on public services ensure everyone can get around in Taipei. If you get stuck, you’ll have no issue finding help from

The siren song of Vietnam has drawn countless travelers to its shores, in search of incredible landscapes, pearl-white beaches, chaotic and vibrant cities, and some of the best hospitality you’ll find anywhere. The tough decision for travelers isn’t whether they should visit Vietnam. Given the countless options, it’s how they choose to visit. Do you

Spring in Thailand looks nothing like it does elsewhere. While the northern hemisphere shakes off winter, the Thai summer is just heating up. March launches the country’s steady, fiery climb to April, the hottest time of year, when temperatures soar past 36°C (97°F) and can feel even hotter. Then as the heat reaches its breaking point,

Taiwan, the “beautiful isle”, is a land of natural wonder, electric cities and layers of fascinating culture. One of Asia’s most progressive societies, it’s also one of its most tech-forward, a global leader in advanced chips and semiconductors that power everything from smartphones to satellites. Chances are, the device you’re reading this on has a

South Korea’s incredible range of experiences feels like a constantly refilling bowl, yet the petite peninsula continually surprises with how much more it has to give. The fluffy pink blooms of cherry trees in the urban centers in springtime could capture anyone’s heart, but the countryside challenges with its cooling forests of cedar, juniper and bamboo.

Nearby China and Russia may loom large over South Korea in terms of geographic area, but its easily manageable size, paired with an ultrareliable public transportation system, is part of what makes this enticing country so very accessible. Travelers in South Korea can go from mountaintops to beaches or villages to megacities – and back again – in a

South Korea is just about as digital-forward as it gets, with nationwide 4G coverage, ultra-fast networks and widespread wi-fi. Almost anywhere you go, you’ll spot tech-savvy South Koreans, from the very young to the very old, tapping away on their devices, messaging, posting and streaming. Chances are that while you’re there you’ll also want to